In many ways, prayer is the discipline of declaring total dependence on the providence of God.

Pride and discontentment are often the result of not counting our blessings.

Even in our private prayers, we tend to be pretentious. It's time to confess to God all the things we wish He didn't already know about us.

One of the best ways to improve your prayer life is to make sure you make it clear to Whom you are speaking when you pray.